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The family-run Killarney Park Hotel provides a luxurious home-away-from-home in County Kerry.

Located in Killarney, a quintessentially Irish town, this family-owned property provides a luxurious home-away-from-home. Relax in the comfort of the extensive Elemis Spa, with its hydrotherapy suite, caldarium and outdoor hot tub; and enjoy romantic dinners at the elegant Park Restaurant (babysitters are available on request), Garden Bar, and outdoor Terrace. Everyone can take advantage of day trips, from walks and horseback rides through the picturesque 25,000-acre National Park to tours of Ross Castle and Muckross House and Gardens. As befits its location in such natural splendor, The Killarney Park has won awards for its environmentally sensitive management.

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Awards & Accolades

May 2015TripAdvisorFive Time WinnerCertificate of ExcellenceHall of Fame

May 2015TripAdvisorCertificate of Excellence

January 2015TripAdvisorWinnerTop Hotel for RomanceTravelers' Choice™

January 2015TripAdvisorWinnerTop HotelsIrelandTravelers' Choice™

January 2015TripAdvisorWinnerTop Luxury HotelTravelers' Choice™

We Recommend

Best Restaurant for a Celebration

Cellar One

Located at the boutique hotel The Ross, Cellar One is a trendy bi-level bistro serving chic yet fuss-free dining. Try the tequila prawns with firecracker rice—innovative cuisine served in a high-design setting. (353-64) 66-31855; www.theross.ie.

Best Activity/Excursion

Golf at Killarney Golf & fishing Club

This course hosted the 2010 and 2011 Irish Open. Take a look at the 18th hole on Mahony’s Point (the shortest of three courses), one of the most photographed in the world. (353-64) 66-31034; www.killarney-golf.com.

Museum Must-See

Kerry County Museum

Experience the sights, sounds and smells of a typical Irish market from the year 1450 at the Medieval Experience installation. (353-66) 712-7777; www.kerrymuseum.ie.

Best View

Muckross House

Kerry’s premier visitor attraction, this Victorian mansion and gardens is situated amidst the scenery of Killarney’s National Park, overlooking the Lakes of Killarney. (353-64) 66-70144; www.muckross-house.ie.

Best Newcomer

Muckross Traditional Farms at Muckross House

Step back in time and experience the Ireland of the 1930s and 1940s at three working farms that use traditional techniques. (353-64) 66-30803; www.muckross-house.ie.

Top Architecture Find

St. Mary’s Cathedral

This important Gothic Revival church from the 9th century was designed by Englishman Augustus Welby Pugin. (353-64) 66-31014.

Best Cocktail with a View

The Brasserie Restaurant

Located at the Europe Hotel & Resort, The Brasserie has a terrace overlooking the famous Lakes of Killarney with views of the McGillycuddy Reeks Mountain range, the tallest peaks in Ireland. (353-64) 66-71300; www.theeurope.com/brasserie-restaurant.html.

Top Day Trip

Boat Trips to Skellig Michael

From May through September, take a boat trip from Portmagee to visit this UNESCO World Heritage Site. This magnificent pyramidal island soars over 700 feet from the ocean. One of the locations for the shooting of part of the latest Star Wars film, Skellig Michael is home to a miraculously well-preserved 6th-century monastic settlement. Trips are dependent on weather.